With the federal excise tax on cigarettes going into effect Wednesday, some smokers in Brooklyn say they are ready to re-evaluate their lifestyles.Cigarettes in New

BROOKLYN - With the federal excise tax on cigarettes going into effect Wednesday, some smokers in Brooklyn say they are ready to re-evaluate their lifestyles.

Cigarettes in New York state are the most expensive in the nation. Only 40 percent of the price of a pack goes to the tobacco company, while the other 60 percent goes to state and federal governments. The latest tax hike increases the price of a pack by nearly 62 cents to $1.01.